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Money- As A Social 'Essential' Not Mentioned.

Disambiguating Cynosure
over 5 years ago

Greetings, anyone. This another of those Things which, if I ever gained access to 'Social Media/Forums', I have wanted to ask to "The Public". Responses, Support, Counters, Serious or Light... I do not mind.

This is in two Parts:

Part 1 - Partaking of 'Society' nowadays, totally disregards Money. For example: We are all, Young and Old, forced to 'Do things Online'. But what is never mentioned is that to be 'Online' requires a Device and a Subscription. These things cost a LOT of money... but this is glossed over as "Just a Click Away!" and similar. Purchases, Devices, Accounts, Subscriptions, Apps... such Prerequisites are NEVER mentioned. Adverts may sell one or two of those mentioned things, but never the fact that they (the PRICE Of) are needed Altogether.

Part 2 - This second is a simple observation. How much is it TRUE that Those who work within the "National Infrastructure" - Essential Services - (Such as Doctor, Nurse, Police, Fire Rescue, CareWork, etc.) ... are paid Wayyy less, than Non-Essential Things, (Such as Politicians, Footballers, Actors, etc.)...?

(To simplify all of this, another example...: Who, why and what, would anyone take if forced to be stranded upon a very faraway Desert Island? A Mobile Phone and a Footballer, with no connections... Or a Toolkit and a Nurse, also with no connections...)

Thanks for Reading. I may not be able to Post so much lately, but I am still who I am, and I intend to stay seeking what - and whom - I seek.

:-)

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    Everything comes down to market forces.   There are thousands of nurses and teachers so if one leaves, a replacement is immediately available.  They are also paid by the state so there is a need to cut costs. 

    You also have to cynically look at their job - they educate or 'fix' drones - and the drones are replaceable too - so why would a government really care?  Ministers and their families all get full private healthcare & education and live in houses that are less likely to burn (most fires are in 'poor' people's houses).  You only have to look at the crime is handled - murderers getting a couple of years but any crime against the state gets heavy sentences - like not paying your TV or council tax.

    If you can provide a unique service for something essential then you can write your own paycheque.   Niche jobs - like footballers - can make a difference to their company (the club) of hundreds of millions - so if they are good, they get good money.

    With that position, there is also zero job security - you will be dropped instantly someone better comes along.

    If I was on a desert island, all I'd want is a comprehensive tool kit with materials and I'll sort myself out - I have all the skills.

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  • over 5 years ago

    Everything comes down to market forces.   There are thousands of nurses and teachers so if one leaves, a replacement is immediately available.  They are also paid by the state so there is a need to cut costs. 

    You also have to cynically look at their job - they educate or 'fix' drones - and the drones are replaceable too - so why would a government really care?  Ministers and their families all get full private healthcare & education and live in houses that are less likely to burn (most fires are in 'poor' people's houses).  You only have to look at the crime is handled - murderers getting a couple of years but any crime against the state gets heavy sentences - like not paying your TV or council tax.

    If you can provide a unique service for something essential then you can write your own paycheque.   Niche jobs - like footballers - can make a difference to their company (the club) of hundreds of millions - so if they are good, they get good money.

    With that position, there is also zero job security - you will be dropped instantly someone better comes along.

    If I was on a desert island, all I'd want is a comprehensive tool kit with materials and I'll sort myself out - I have all the skills.

Children
  • over 5 years ago in reply to Plastic

    Thanks for this Answer, "Plastic"... You always Smile and are made of plastic, but write as if not like that at all. I know a lot of people who seem to be made of plastic and eat plastic and breathe and wear plastic and... um, sorry, waffling again...!

    "Market Forces"... Yes Indeed. I think this sums up the confirmation I was looking for. Also, if this Thread is on its way out (already!), then, to others here as well, if You are curious about Me.: Upon a desert Island, I would know a LOT about what to do and how to do it... but I am physically quite weak. However, after a couple of days upon a Desert Island, I would be healthy again, I know!

    No pollution! Sea Air and Breeze! No processed Food! Fish! Meat! Leafy Greens! Meat! Meeeeat! 

    (I better stop writing, now...!)   :-)